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Chinese Journal of Blood Purification

    12 April 2014, Volume 13 Issue 04 Previous Issue    Next Issue
    Investigating the relationship of intradialytic blood pressure change and asymmetric dimethylarginine
    2014, 13 (04):  293-297.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.04.001
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    Objective To study the correlation between plasma asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) level and blood pressure change during hemodialysis (HD) session in end-stage renal disease patients. Methods Thirty-one patients on maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) for more than six months were enrolled in this study. They had appropriate dry body weight detected by bioelectrical impedance. Based on intradialytic blood pressure change, the 31 MHD patients were divided into intradialytic hypertension, hypotension and stable blood pressure groups. Plasma ADMA was measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) before and after HD session. The correlation between ADMA and blood pressure change during HD session was investigated. The possible influential factors including metabolic bone disease indexes, electrolytes, nutrition status, micro-inflammatory status, serum lipids, pulse pressure difference, and antihypertensive therapy were compared between the three groups. Results Plasma ADMA elevated at the beginning and fell at the end of HD sessions in MHD patients (3.37±1.48 μmol/L vs. 1.71±0.80 μmol/L), both higher than the normal reference interval from foreign countries. The plasma ADMA values before and after HD were significantly higher in the intradialytic hypotension group (4.38±1.56 μmol/L and 2.25±0.83 μmol/L, respectively) than in the intradialytic hypertension group (2.70±1.18 μmol/L and 1.32±0.60 μmol/L, respectively; P=0.006) and intradialytic stable blood pressure group (2.78±0.88 μmol/L and 1.43±0.56 μmol/L, respectively; P=0.006). The pulse pressure difference was significantly higher in intradialytic hypertension group (62.41±11.57 mmHg) than in
    intradialytic hypotension group and intradialytic stable blood pressure group (48.80±12.88 mmHg and 44.56±8.30 mmHg, respectively; P =0.004). Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and high-sensitivity c-reactive protein (Hs-CRP) were higher in intradialytic hypertension and intradialytic hypotension groups than in intradialytic stable blood pressure group (P<0.05), but were statistically insignificant between intradialytic hypertension and hypotension groups (P>0.05). Conclusion ADMA was significantly elevated in MHD patients with appropriate dry body weight. The intradialytic blood pressure fluctuation was closely related to endothelial dysfunction, micro- inflammation and vascular
    stiffness.
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    Effects of different dialysate potassium concentration on serum potassium and arrhythmia during hemodialysis
    2014, 13 (04):  298-301.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.04.002
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    0bjective To investigate the effect of dialysate potassium concentration (KD) on predialysis serum potassium and the incidence of hyperkalemia or arrhythmia during hemodialysis.Methods A single-center, open, self-controlled trial was conducted and patients were enrolled according to certain criteria. Predialysis serum potassium was examined when KD=2.0mmol/L (KD 2.0, the following was similar) was still used at one week in May 2010 (0 point). And then KD 2.5 was applied. Predialysis serum potassium was examined in 2, 4, 8, 12 weeks later, respectively. Serious arrhythmic events during hemodialysis were recorded in 12 weeks before and after 0 point.Results 158 patients were enrolled, 2 cases were exit and 156 cases were analyzed. Compared to KD 2.0, KD 2.5 could decrease the incidence of serious arrhythmia during hemodialysis, but the decline had not statistically significant difference (0.78% VS 0.47%,P=0.054).Predialysis mean serum potassium, incidence of hyperkalemia and severe hyperkalemia were significantly increased in 2 weeks after KD 2.5 applied (4.51±0.79 VS 4.78±0.80 mmol/L, 15.4% VS 26.9%, 3.2% VS 9.6%,P<0.05, respectively). After intervention for 10 weeks, the incidence of hyperkalemia dropped to the level of 0 point, although predialysis mean serum potassium was still significantly higher. Conclusions Compared to KD 2.0, KD 2.5 had the trends to decrease the incidence of serious arrhythmia during hemodialysis, but increased predialysis hyperkalemia which can be controlled through clinical intervention.
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    The effects of exercise intensity and dialysis age on bone mineral density in hemodialysis patients
    2014, 13 (04):  306-310.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.04.004
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    Objective To provide the clinical basis for early prevention of osteoporosis, we investigated the change of bone mineral density, and analyzed the effects of exercise intensity and dialysis age on bone mineral density in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients. Methods A total of 120 MHD patients were recruited. Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), bone mineral densities of lumbar spine and proximal femur by a bone mineral densitometer, body height and weight, dialysis adequacy, daily exercise, and blood biochemistry parameters were measured and recorded. Correlation study was performed to evaluate their relationships. Results The prevalence of osteoporosis was 38.33% in MHD patients. The t values for bone mineral densities of proximal femur and lumbar spine were significantly different between patients with higher exercise intensity and those with lower exercise intensity (t =2.578, P<0.01; t =3.074, P<0.01), and were negatively correlated with dialysis age (t =-0.419, P=0.01; t =-0.378, P=0.02). Conclusion Lower exercise intensity and longer dialysis age are the important risk factors for osteoporosis in MHD patients.
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    The Relationship between Dialysis Adequacy and Renal Anemia in Hemodialysis patients
    2014, 13 (04):  311-312.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.04.005
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    Objective To observe the relationship between hemodialysis adequacy and anemia for better prognosis of renal anemia in maintenance hemodialysis(MHD) patients. Methods 97 MHD patients in our hospital were enrolled. Use Urea nitrogen clearance index(Kt/v) to assess the adequacy of dialysis, meanwhile, hemoglobin(HGB), ferritin, and the weekly dosage of recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO) were monitored.Results After adequate dialysis, the dose of EPO was significantly reduced[(10351.9±6413.9)U/W vs (6178.8±3693.7)U/W, p<0.05] with the improvement of dialysis adequacy[(87.12±26.78)g/l vs (103.92±21.16)g/l, p<0.05].The treatment for iron deficiency is more effective in patients with better dialysis adequacy[(270.5±148.0)ng/ml vs (168.3±92.2)ng/ml, p<0.05].Conclusions Adequate dialysis is effective for anemia therapy, and could reduce the dosage of EPO and iron in hemodialysis patients.
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    The effect of zinc ion on LPS-induced cell apoptosis in rat peritoneal mesothelial cells and its mechanism
    2014, 13 (04):  313-316.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.04.006
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    Objective To explore whether Zn+2 can be used in peritoneal dialysis, we investigated the effect of Zn + 2 on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)- induced cell apoptosis in rat peritoneal mesothelial cells (RPMCs) and its underlying mechanism. Methods RPMCs were isolated by enzyme disaggregation, cultured, and then identified by phase contrast microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and immunocytochemistry methods. RPMCs were incubated with 100 μg/ml LPS for 24 hours, or stimulated by 100 μg/ml LPS after incubation with 50 μM ZnSO4 for 24 hours. RPMCs incubated in regular medium were used as the controls. The expressions of p-ERK, BAX, AIF, caspase 3, and caspase 9 were assayed by western blot. Reactive oxygen species was measured by a reactive oxygen species assay kit. Results ZnSO4 significantly inhibited the LPS- induced RPMC apoptosis by attenuating ROS production, inhibiting LPS- induced BAX, AIF,
    and the activation of caspase 3 and caspase 9. Further studies revealed that ZnSO4 treatment facilitated cell survival through the activation of ERK signaling pathway. Conclusion These results indicate that Zn+2 inhibits LPS-induced apoptosis in RPMCs by attenuating ROS production and inhibiting BAX, AIF, and the activation of caspase 3 and caspase 9. The ERK signaling pathway may take part in these changes.
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    Quantitative study of microbial contamination in dialysate prepared by B concentrated solution of different configuration methods
    2014, 13 (04):  340-343.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.04.013
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     Objective to reduce dialysate microbial contamination, and improve the quality of dialysate, ensure the safety of patients with dialysis. Methods Compared to dissolve powder concentrate after single B for the use of liquid for liquid concentrate, and online Bibag powder by three different ways of B concentrate configuration differences in microbial content in the preparation of dialysis fluid. Result Three B preparation of dialysis fluid concentrate configuration method in the microbial content have significant differences, which use the online Bibag dialysate endotoxin content in the dry powder preparation is less than that of other two methods. Conclusion using on line Bibag can improve the quality of dialysate
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    Determination of Trace Elements in dialysis water by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
    2014, 13 (04):  347-349.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.04.015
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    Objective To establish a method for the determination of several trace elements in dialysis water. Methods Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry was applied to determine trace elements in dialysis water by using Rh and Ir as internal references. Results The experimental results showed that this method had a broad linear range and high sensitivity with the linear correlation coefficients greater than 0.999. The relative standard deviations were in the range of 1.28% 5.69%, and the recoveries of added standards were in the range of 97.4%~100.9%. Conclusion This method is sensitive, rapid and accurate, useful for the strong assurance for dialysis water quality.
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    Practice and effects of management model for the nursing quality control teams in blood purification center
    2014, 13 (04):  350-352.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.04.016
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    【Abstract】Objective To investigate the effects of management model for the nursing quality control team in blood purification center. Methods Building seven nursing quality control teams including ward management, infection control, first aid equipment and medicine, high quality nursing, nursing operation technology, device management and special treatment since September in 2012. Establishing management systems and assessment criteria for each group, setting up the responsibilities and to evaluate their effectiveness. Results Before and after the implementation of nursing quality control teams, nursing quality scores have been greatly improved in seven groups (P<0.01), the P value of patient satisfaction scores is 0.027, and the P value of doctor satisfaction is 0.003, there are statistics significance in the difference(P<0.05). Conclusions The nursing quality control teams can effectively improve the quality of clinical care, ensure patients’ safety, strengthen management awareness and ability of nurses, benefit the training of the talents for nursing, improve the relationships among doctor, nurse and patient, and create a harmonious working environment, so it is worthy of promotion.
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